Commercial use of lactose

• From technical point of view it is acting as a controlling factor for fermented milk products

Lactose———–> Lactic Acid

• It is related to texture and solubility of milk products, e.g., sandy texture of ice cream
• It is very important from nutritional point of view. E.g. produces 4.1 kilo calorie energy per gram of sugar
• It permits the colour and flavour of milk products like cheese, chhena, paneer, etc. For example, browning colour during heating is due to melard reaction (reaction between sugar and protein).
• It is one of the best ingredients for children food, e.g. lactogen
• It has also got pharmaceutical value e.g. tablets, pills, capsules, etc. are coated with lactose to give sweetness.
• It is used for the manufacturing of paint.
• It is also used in bakeries.